Fruit Appetizers

Peach and Cucumber Salsa 

A tasty fresh fruit salsa made with peaches, cucumbers, jalapeno peppers and cilantro. Would be great with fish and grilled meat or poultry.

Cashew and Fig Roll-Ups 

This appetizer features cashew butter and figs wrapped in egg bread and sliced into attractive spirals.

Grilled Bananas Foster 

This is a great summer dessert. The rum and brown sugar glaze help the bananas caramelize nicely and the spiced whipped cream makes a great ...

Figs In A Blanket 

Fresh figs are stuffed with Gouda cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and grilled until toasty--a great way to entice your family to eat more fruit!

Raspberry Dip 

A rich dip made with cream cheese and raspberries. Serve with fresh fruit or lemon pound cake.

Green Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto 

Just like the title says, sweet green figs wrapped in savory prosciutto. This appetizer makes for a great start to most meals.

Spicy Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar 

If you have an abundance of fresh strawberries or are just looking for something new and different, try this recipe. These also make a great ...

So-Good Soda Apple-Ginger Dumplings 

This apple dessert goes well with vanilla ice cream. The dumplings are filled with apple, the perfect amount of ginger and a splash of soda.

Tahoe Trail Mix 

Perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go--cereal, raisins, coconut, almonds and your choice of plain or peanut chocolate candies.

Tropical Grilled Chutney 

This is a great side dish with pork, fish, chicken or anything. It can also be served with chips as a dip. The habanero adds ...

Pineapple-Apple Salad 

This fruit salad is healthy and a great addition to any meal from pork to chicken to a brunch. What a very versatile dish.

Grilled Pears, Provolone and Balsamic Vinegar 

Serve as an appetizer or dessert--either way your guests will rave over these sweet-savory grilled pears.

Key Lime Cheesecake Dip 

A simple fruit dip for graham crackers made with cream cheese, whipped topping and crystallized lime flavoring.

Cranberry Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread 

This appetizer is made with Swiss and cream cheese, topped with a sween onion/cranberry sauce and chopped walnuts. Serve with crackers.

Shrimp and Pear Bites 

Shrimp are cooked in coconut milk, hot sauce and curry powder then secured to a slice of pear with a toothpick. What a flavorful start ...

Quick Caramel Dip 

So simple but sure to be a hit with guests--fresh strawberries and a creamy caramel flavored dip.

Easy Strawberry Dip 

A simple, sweet dip for fresh strawberries made with cream cheese and marshmallow cream.

Proscuitto Baguettes with Apple Catsup 

Crusty French baguettes, topped with a homemade apple catsup, proscuitto and cocktail onions.

Fruit Dip 

A creamy, sweet apple dip is a sure way to get your kids to eat more healthy fruit.

Granola 

This recipe makes two large cookie sheets of granola. Walnuts, pecans, almond and dried cranberries are combined with the old-fashioned oats.

Italian Fruit Salad in a Melon Boat 

This fruit salad is very colorful and makes for a great side dish to any meal or is also a healthy snack option. What a ...

Watermelon and Fresh Mozzarella Salad 

Watermelon balls, chunks of fresh mozzarella, chopped basil and green onion are tossed with olive oil and served on greens.

Honey Rum Grilled Pineapple Peaches and Nect 

Many folks have never enjoyed grilled fruit before. Soaking the pineapple in honey, rum and butter really makes for a sweet and crispy coating.

Blue Cheese-Pistachio Grapes 

Seedless red or green grapes are wrapped in a mixture of cream cheese, blue cheese, and a little wine (if you wish), then rolled in ...

Planters Fresh Pineapple 

A fun way to do dessert for a backyard party; these pineapple skewers are dipped in rum and sugar then glazed over an open flame.